Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

Junior Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow post (ST 1-2 level) at St Michaels Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is a 6 month fixed term contract, to commence on 3rd April 2024

St Michael's Hospital is a large teaching hospital closely linked with the University of Bristol. The successful candidate will contribute to the 1st on-call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post is ideal for candidates who wish to develop their experience and training in the specialty.

Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, midwives and medical students

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at St Michael's Hospital Bristol, fully supported by the clinical team. The post will be an equivalent of ST1 level, and is ideal for candidates who wish to develop their experience and training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Whilst the post is not recognised for training purposes, the clinical duties and experience will be identical to those within the speciality training programme.

Clinical duties will include but not limited to:

1st on call for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology (fully supported by onsite ST3-5, ST6-7 and Consultant on call teams)
Assessment and care of gynaecology inpatients and emergency admissions
Assessment and care of maternity inpatients and emergency admissions
Theatre sessions as first assistant, opportunity to develop basic Obstetric and Gynaecological procedures (e.g. perineal repair, surgical management of miscarriage)
Elective caesarean section lists
Acute obstetrics and management of central delivery suite
The post holder will be expected to undertake audit and will join in the education programme of the department
Contributing to the full shift on-call rota (1st on call) which is EWTD compliant

About us

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year pa pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC-6351-KC

Job locations

St. Michael's Hospital

Bristol

BS2 8EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Good communication skills
Recent experience of working in O+G at FY2 level
Good IT skills and ability to use multiple information systems
Previous involvement in teaching medical students
Evidence of completion od audit projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to take a comprehensive obstetric and gynaecology history
Ability to work in stressful situations with multiple competing priorities
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of teaching skills in an undergraduate setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registration with the GMC
MBBS or equivalent GMC-recognised qualification

Desirable

MROCG Part 1

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

Evidence of ability to work in line with the Trust values (being supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative)

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Good communication skills
Recent experience of working in O+G at FY2 level
Good IT skills and ability to use multiple information systems
Previous involvement in teaching medical students
Evidence of completion od audit projects

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to take a comprehensive obstetric and gynaecology history
Ability to work in stressful situations with multiple competing priorities
Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of teaching skills in an undergraduate setting

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registration with the GMC
MBBS or equivalent GMC-recognised qualification

Desirable

MROCG Part 1

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

Evidence of ability to work in line with the Trust values (being supportive, respectful, innovative and collaborative)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).